United Arab Emirates Reports Sectoral Developments In 2025 UAE: The United Arab Emirates recorded developments across the energy, infrastructure, maritime transport, housing and digital transformation sectors in 2025, reflecting the implementation of national plans during the year. In the housing sector, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure issued three thousand five hundred and sixty-seven housing support decisions, with a total value AED 2.546 billion (approximately US

Canada and UAE to Begin Economic Partnership Negotiations CANADA: Canada and the UAE will begin negotiations next month on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters. Ottawa hopes the talks will deepen ties with the Gulf and attract investment particularly into liquefied natural gas and green-energy projects, part of a broader strategy to diversify exports away from the United States amid tariff pressures. Abu Dhab

BNW Developments Plans Construction Partnership in Ras Al Khaimah UAE: BNW Developments has announced a proposed construction partnership valued at AED 1 billion (USD 272 million/EUR 250 million) with China Railway No. 4 Engineering Group Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of China Railway Group Limited. The collaboration is intended to support BNW’s upcoming development projects in Ras Al Khaimah, following progress on enabling and foundation works across its existing portfolio. The par

Air Conditioning Qatar’s climate is among the harshest in the world, with summer temperatures regularly rising above 45°C. In such conditions, air conditioning is not a luxury but a necessity. AC systems designed to operate efficiently and reliably at extreme ambient temperatures, often above 50°C, are therefore essential. Gulf nations use special performance ratings such as T3 at 46°C and T4 at 48°C for AC testing, and manufacturers build units to function continuously well

Partnership UAE: Abu Dhabi–based Mubadala Investment Company has teamed up with Bain Capital to acquire Service Logic, a US commercial HVAC and building automation services provider, from private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Service Logic operates a network of more than 140 locations across North America and employs over 5,000 technicians. The company delivers essential

LG Partners with ZāZEN Properties for HVAC in Dubai’s ZāZEN Gardens UAE: LG Electronics has partnered with ZāZEN Properties to equip the ZāZEN Gardens residential community in Al Furjan, Dubai, with advanced LG MULTI V VRF HVAC systems. The solution delivers high energy efficiency, superior indoor air quality and precise temperature control, supporting the project’s LEED Gold certification goals. Featuring fresh air handling units, advanced filtration and centralised controls

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia 2026 budget outlines plans to build 80,000 new residential units and develop land with local and international developers, involving investments of nearly SAR 70 billion ($18.65 billion). The housing programme will support over 100,000 beneficiaries, with subsidised mortgages for low-income groups making up 35% of supported contracts, and aid for 20,000 vulnerable families. In 2025, more than 107,000 units and plots were delivered, 2.5

Daikin begins construction of new HVAC-R manufacturing facility in Jeddah Saudi Arabia: Daikin has begun construction of a new manufacturing facility in Jeddah, supported by its long-term partner and the Chairman of Daikin Saudi Arabia, Tariq Almutlaq. The groundbreaking took place on 26 November, and the plant will focus on the local production of chillers and hydronic heat pumps to serve customers in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The development follows Daikin’s earlie

LG expands B2G activities through partnership with Expo City Dubai UAE: LG Electronics is advancing its qualitative growth strategy in the Middle East by increasing its focus on business-to-government projects. On 19 November, the company signed a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to collaborate on the development of a next-generation smart city. The agreement follows earlier discussions at the Korea–UAE Business Roundtable, where both governments expressed interest

Daikin Expands Middle East Presence with New Manufacturing Facility in Jeddah Saudi Arabia: Daikin has opened a new manufacturing facility in Jeddah, managed by Daikin Applied Europe, to deliver locally made HVAC solutions tailored to the Middle East’s demanding climate and strengthen regional growth. Executives Claudio Capozio and Shinji Jodo highlighted the plant’s role in supporting major Saudi projects such as NEOM and the Red Sea development, while advancing Vision 2030

ROSHN and Geberit sign MoU to support sanitary technology and local manufacturing Saudi Arabia: ROSHN Group has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Geberit International Sales AG to support the development of sustainable sanitary technology and expand local manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement, Geberit will act as a principal supplier of sanitary products and related technologies for ROSHN’s ongoing and future residential and mixed-u

As temperatures continue to rise and rapid urbanisation reshapes the Middle East, cooling demands have become central to national planning in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. With both countries launching large-scale residential, commercial, and industrial developments under their long-term visions, cooling is now positioned at the crossroads of sustainability, energy security, and economic diversification. Within this evolving landscape, decentralised cooling systems are eme

HVAC and AI Home Systems UAE: LG Electronics is strengthening its business domain in the Middle East through expanded B2G transactions, announcing a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai for the construction of a smart city. The agreement builds on discussions from the Korea-UAE business roundtable focused on AI technologies, application services, and enhanced cooperation in developing AI and energy infrastructure. Expo City Dubai is developing a 3.5-square-kilometer sma

Mac Al Gurg Forms Partnership to Distribute Hansgrohe Sanitaryware in the UAE UAE: Mac Al Gurg has entered into a strategic partnership with Hansgrohe to expand the availability of the brand’s sanitaryware products in the UAE. Under the agreement, Mac Al Gurg will distribute Hansgrohe sanitary ceramics across the country, while also handling the distribution of Hansgrohe and AXOR faucets and showers in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration includes plans for a dedicated showroom in Ab

Rak Ceramics UAE: RAK Ceramics reported a 2.8% year-on-year rise in Q3 2025 revenue to US$ 224.7 million and 2.8% year-on-year growth for nine months to US$ 661.7 million, supported mainly by domestic and regional demand. Net profit after tax increased to US$ 18.4 million, while EBITDA rose 14.7% to US$ 45.7 million. Profit before tax grew sharply to US$ 23.6 million. The company noted a rise in net debt due to higher capital expenditure and working capital needs. Tiles reven

Issues Guidance on HFC Phase-Down Middle East: Eurovent Middle East has released its first industry guidance on the upcoming transition away from hydrofluorocarbon-based refrigerants (HFCs) in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, following discussions during the HVACR Next Generation Congress in Riyadh on October 28, 2025. This move follows Saudi Arabia’s ratification of the Kigali Amendment in September, mandating an HFC phasedown starting with a baseline freeze in 202

Air Conditioner SAUDI ARABIA: Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co., Saudi Arabia’s leading manufacturer, importer, and distributor of air conditioners and home appliances, has announced its financial results for the first nine months and third quarter of 2024, marking its highest Q3 and 9M performance since 2017. Shaker’s results reflect strong momentum in its HVAC solutions segment and improved operational efficiency. The HVAC segment recorded significant growth, offsetting a

Issues Tender to Improve Energy Efficiency Jordan: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced a new tender for the design, supply, installation, connection, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems aimed at improving energy efficiency in nine public hospitals in Jordan’s northern region through solar thermal water heating (STWH). Interested contractors are invited to obtain tender documents from the ministry’s tenders department or electronically

Empower Expands District Cooling Capacity with New Plant in Jumeirah Village Circle UAE: Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) begins Construction of Second District Cooling Plant in Jumeirah Village Circle, set to deliver a production capacity of 37,000 refrigeration tonnes (RT). The project, overseen by Empower’s in-house team, is part of six advanced district cooling plants in the area with a combined capacity of 256,000 RT. The new plant will join the exi

Saudi Arabia to Supply 5,400 Locally Made Smart Air Conditioning Units to Egypt Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has entered into an agreement to export 5,400 locally produced air conditioning units to Egypt during 2025 as part of efforts to expand its non-oil exports. The units, manufactured at the York Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City, will be supplied to a major real estate project in Egypt developed by ORA Co. in collaboration with Raya Corp. The complex, op